nigeria at 56

As Nigeria celebrates her 56th Independence anniversary, the CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, says he foresees a Nigeria where youths would be taking over the mantle of leadership. The 33-year-old beat maker therefore urged Nigerian youths to shun vices of any kind and embrace all that is...

President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering with assurance that his administration would resolve towards providing a lasting solution to the country's challenges. In his State of the Nation address to mark Nigeria's 56th Independence Anniversary on Saturday, Buhari...

Award winning cartoonist, Mike Asukwo has created a graphical illustration of independence day in Aso rock. See Cartoon below:

The former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi made shocking revelations on how most states are run. He made this revelation while speaking at The Platform, a program organised by Covenant Christian Center. Mr. Obi also called on Nigerians to stop celebrating criminality, adding that there...

President Muhammadu Buhari, during the independence day broadcast outlines a new agricultural plan, tagged “LIFE Programme”. Nigeria will be self sufficient in the production of food, such as rice, millet, sorghum, maize, soyabean by 2019, President Buhari said in a national broadcast on...

Photos from 56th Independence Anniversary at the Presidential Villa. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria

The Speech Declaring Nigeria’s Independence by Nigeria’s First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – October 1, 1960 Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. At last, our great day has...

At the tune of ‘Arise o compatriots’ many Nigerians sing to the tune of patriotism. However, many do not know the anthem handed to the country at independence. "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the former national anthem of Nigeria, used from independence in 1960 until 1978. The anthem written by...

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has scored President Muhammadu Buhari's one year and four months in office low, describing it as the worst administration since 1960 independence. Mr. Fani-Kayode in his latest article titled: “Nigeria at 56 and the worship of BAAL”, said “Nigeria...

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of independence anniversary. He wrote on Facebook: “Happy 56th Independence Anniversary to all Nigerians. I call on all my beloved countrymen and women to remain patriotic by praying for and supporting...

The journey to Nigeria’s independence was a rough and tough one. However, some prominent personalities traversed it till the end, shedding their sweats for what we celebrate as independence today. Below are 7 most prominent politicians that fought for Nigeria’s independence: 1. Sir Ahmadu...

Here is the FULL TEXT of President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence day speech. ....................................................................................................... Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the...

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for sober reflection as Nigeria marks its independence anniversary, saying there is the need to return to the path of true federalism as envisioned by the founding fathers in order for the country to move forward. Ekweremadu...

This piece on the 56th independence anniversary of Nigeria is written by Rueben Abati, Special Adviser on Media to former President Goodluck jonathan. As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from...